Access Point

Security is often designed around what organizations want people to do. But when secure access is slow, confusing, or disconnected from the way work actually happens, people find workarounds—and attackers look for the gaps. In this episode of Access Point, Shira Rubinoff, CEO of the Cybersphere Group, and Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata, explore how security leaders can make the secure choice the easy choice across a rapidly changing identity landscape. The conversation examines three tests of modern security: giving AI agents identity, limits, and proof; defending against AI-enabled threats such as help desk phishing and impersonation; and helping frontline workers authenticate quickly and securely across shared devices and demanding workflows. Drawing on new research from Imprivata and FIDO, the group discusses the operational cost of authentication friction, the risks created by workarounds, and why identity security must adapt to context and risk.

As healthcare organizations begin to adopt agentic AI systems that can make decisions and take action, a critical question is emerging: can healthcare trust these agents to operate safely on its behalf? New research from Imprivata and Vanson Bourne titled The Agentic AI Trust Gap: Why Healthcare Needs Identity-Led Governance  reveals both strong optimism about agentic AI’s potential and significant gaps in visibility, governance, and accountability. While 88% expect AI agents to operate with some degree of autonomy across clinical and operational workflows, 72% report that AI tools or agents are deployed without formal IT approval at least occasionally. In this episode, Chip Hughes is joined by Travis Favaron, Imprivata’s resident technical expert on agentic AI, and Dr. Sean Kelly, Imprivata’s chief medical officer, to explore what the findings of this research mean for healthcare. They discuss why AI agents need their own identities, how organizations should define delegated authority, where human oversight is essential, and what healthcare leaders can do now to build trust in the next generation of AI.

Mission-critical organizations depend on secure, reliable access to information, but stronger security methods often introduces access friction for frontline workers. Public safety agencies are experiencing that tension firsthand as they work to meet evolving CJIS compliance requirements. In this episode of Access Point, guest host Nick Stohlman, VP of CJIS Program Strategy at Imprivata fills in for Joel alongside co-host Chip Hughes for a discussion with Jacqueline Ray, Director of Cybersecurity at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. Drawing on both Hamilton County's real-world experience and new survey data from public safety professionals nationwide, they explore practical lessons for improving security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Interested in learning more? Join our upcoming webinar, "Moving from Audit Prep to Everyday Readiness: A Practical Look at CJIS," for practical guidance on preparing for the October 1, 2027 CJIS deadline. Register here: https://www.police1.com/cybersecurity/webinar-moving-from-audit-prep-to-everyday-readiness-a-practical-look-at-cjis

In today’s fast-paced environments, frontline workers depend on mobile devices to access critical systems, information, and workflows in real time. But without seamless and secure authentication, those same tools can introduce friction, risk, and inefficiency. In this episode of Access Point, James Poulton from Zebra Technologies explores why digital identity is foundational to enabling fast, secure access on shared and mobile devices—without disrupting the flow of work. He also shares his perspective on why integration between devices and identity platforms is helping organizations improve productivity, strengthen security, and support better outcomes across mission-critical industries.